Top Chef in Neom: New season to be filmed in Saudi Arabia

This season is expected to premiere on TV later this year.

Neom has been at the forefront of development in Saudi Arabia. While tons of new properties are set to open in the region, its film landscape is also burgeoning. With many movies already shot in Neom, Top Chef is heading to the futuristic city as well.

The eighth season of Top Chef Middle East will be shot in Neom. Promising to bring mouth-watering dishes to your TV screens, this upcoming instalment will make things a little difficult for the participants. It’ll shed light on using locally sourced ingredients and cooking using environment-friendly methods — keeping in mind the region’s stance on sustainable living. These challenges are designed to inspire contestants to consider the environmental impact of their dishes.

Apart from a new challenge, Top Chef Middle East will also see special appearances by international and regional guest judges. These will also include culinary maestros from Michelin-star restaurants. Their expert advice will add an extra layer of excitement, pushing contestants to elevate their culinary game.

This new season of Top Chef Middle East is currently in production and is set to premiere later this year. Previous seasons have been shot in different areas of the UAE, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia, but Neom’s addition promises to elevate the charm of the upcoming season.

For those unversed with Top Chef Middle East, it’s a regional version of the US-based show, Top Chef. The popular reality TV show features talented chefs competing against one another in a series of culinary challenges. Participants are judged by a panel of chefs and notable personalities from the food and beverage industry. Each episode features a variety of tasks that test the chefs’ creativity, skills, and ability to work under pressure. The judges evaluate the dishes, and one or more contestants are eliminated until a winner is crowned.

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